The relationship between employee and employer should be one of trust and fairness. If you work more than 40 hours in one week, you likely trust that your job will provide the fair amount of overtime pay that you deserve. If your employer attempts to deny you overtime...
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Am I eligible for FMLA if I work from home?
The Family and Medical Leave Act is an important provision that helps protect the work-life balance of many American workers. Under FMLA, certain employees can receive up to 12 weeks of unpaid, protected leave per year for specified family and medical reasons....
The 30th anniversary of FMLA
February 5, 1993, remains an auspicious day. The date marks the passage of the Family and Medical Leave Act. Now three decades old, this landmark legislation helps millions of workers. Many could better recognize the positive impact that FMLA continues to have. All...
How does sexual harassment affect workers?
Sexual harassment can have a devastating impact on the mental and physical well-being of employees. Unfortunately, sexual harassment is not always apparent. Perpetrators of harassment might try to pass it off as a joke or accuse the victim of lying. According to...
Should I get paid for FMLA leave?
The Family and Medical Leave Act allows employees to take up to twelve weeks of job-protected leave per year for eligible circumstances. These include caring for one's own serious health condition or that of a close family member, caring for a child in the year...
Who do I report sexual harassment to?
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue. Whether coworkers are making unsavory remarks or a higher-up is making sexual demands, you should not tolerate any behavior that makes you feel unsafe. You may feel embarrassed, uncomfortable and even scared to...
4 pieces of evidence to support a sexual harassment claim
A month into your new job, the sexual harassment began. Initially, you brushed aside the questionable comments a division manager made about your appearance. However, this behavior took on a gradual escalation that included inappropriate physical contact, double...
5 forms of pregnancy discrimination
Pregnancy discrimination remains a widespread problem in Ohio and the rest of the United States. And despite more than 40 years of legal protection for pregnant employees, many feel the Pregnancy Discrimination Act hasn't done enough to foster a more equitable working...
Can I lose my job for taking an FMLA leave?
Some eligible employees have second thoughts about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). They may have pondered whether to take an unpaid leave from work but worry about the possible ramifications stemming from the leave. Mainly: Will I lose my job? Through the...
3 steps to take after getting fired for whistleblowing
Did you recently get fired because you reported illegal behavior at your workplace? Both federal and Ohio laws prohibit employers from terminating employees who assert their workplace rights. If you are in this situation, you likely have a lot of questions.Should you...